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Books For Kids Up to 12

Children's reading corner in a library with colorful toys, plush crocodile, toy car, soft blocks, a snowman-shaped toy with a top hat, and bookshelves filled with books.

Welcome to the Children’s Room!

The Children’s Room is a vibrant space for learning and play, offering a variety of print and digital resources to inspire a love of reading.

Our collection, designed for infants through age 12, includes board books, picture books, novels, graphic novels, and non-fiction, along with resources for parents, caregivers, and educators. Enjoy access to e-books, audiobooks, and streaming content through Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy, plus children’s magazines, read-along audiobooks, Playaway Launchpads, and Immersive Reality books.

Our friendly staff is always happy to help you find what you need—let us know if there’s something you'd love to see at the Library!

We also offer free programs for children and caregivers year-round. Check our event calendar for the latest activities, or stop by the service desk for more details.

Children’s Ongoing Programs

My First Storytime – Best for children ages 0-3. 15-20 minutes of songs & stories before open playtime.

Wonder Days – Tailored for children 2-6. We will have 15-20 minutes of songs and stories before open playtime & crafts.

Read to a Dog – Read to Teddie or Elise! Great for practice for new readers. Call to register for a private 10-minute time slot.

Skill Stations – Explore hands-on projects ad sensory play. Each month will feature different fine motor tools and materials. Every session will include Duplos, crayons and infant toys. Ages 0-6. Drop in.

Little Nuggets – Self Help Inc. playgroup for ages 12-24months. Register by emailing Leslie at Lreilly@selfhelpinc.org

Tiny Tots – Self Help Inc. playgroup for ages 24-36 months only. Register by emailing Leslie at Lreilly@selfhelpinc.org

Bookshelves with books, a framed heart artwork, a potted plant with colored pencils, and a blue book with oval shape on the cover.

Special
Events

Indoor Playground– A variety of indoor games and activities will be set up for family fun in the Community Room.

Dinosaur Eggs  – Ages 5-11 only. Dig a dinosaur out from an egg and identify it. Then, make a dinosaur footprint fossil with air-dry clay. Registration is required – email syoung@whitman.ocln.org

Dinosaur Storytime – Join us for 15-20 minutes of songs & stories followed by a craft and open playtime.